Murphy's Law

Source status: Attributed to Edson

When walking to a bus stop, if you look back to see if the bus is coming, it won't. If you don't look back, the bus will pass you as you reach the bus stop. Sent by Edson

- Edson

Category: Murphy's Bus Laws

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This law belongs with Murphy's Bus Laws, where small assumptions, timing, and system complexity tend to turn into memorable failures.

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